Verdict
At RM88,800, the Tiggo Cross undercuts the RM89,800 X50 by RM1,000, while bringing a 380-litre boot, 18-inch wheels and a 2,610 mm wheelbase. Its 145 hp and 210 Nm trail the Proton’s 178 hp and 290 Nm by a clear margin, however, and the X50 quotes 7.6 seconds to 100 km/h. The Chery makes the stronger equipment-led case with autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera; choose the Proton if outright performance and local CKD assembly matter more.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, a 380-litre boot and a seven-year/150,000 km warranty matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want 178 hp, 290 Nm and a quoted 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time in a Malaysian-assembled B-SUV.
Key differences
- Power: 145 hp at 5,500 rpm in the Tiggo Cross versus 178 hp at 5,500 rpm in the X50.
- Torque: 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm for the Tiggo Cross versus 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm for the X50.
- Boot space: 380 litres in the Tiggo Cross versus 330 litres in the X50.
- Wheels: 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres on the Tiggo Cross versus 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres on the X50.
- Driver assistance: Tiggo Cross gets autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control; X50 has no autonomous braking and passive cruise control.
- Warranty: Tiggo Cross has seven years/150,000 km coverage versus the X50's five years with unlimited mileage.
Tiggo Cross
- 380-litre boot and 51-litre fuel tank.
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- Dual-zone climate control, power driver's seat and 18-inch wheels.
- 145 hp and 210 Nm versus the X50's 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- At 1,468 kg, it is heavier than the 1,351 kg X50.
- No built-in navigation, unlike the X50.
X50
- 178 hp, 290 Nm and a quoted 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Lighter 1,351 kg kerb weight and seven-speed wet DCT.
- 14.6-inch touchscreen with navigation and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 330-litre boot is 50 litres smaller than the Tiggo Cross's.
- No autonomous braking and passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
- Five-year warranty is shorter in duration than the Tiggo Cross's seven years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800✓ | RM89,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | 7DCT |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Geely |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,351 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 330 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | GitiComfort F50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Tiggo Cross & X50 for sale
Tiggo Cross vs X50 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Proton X50 better?
The Tiggo Cross is the better-equipped and more practical choice, with a 380-litre boot, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. The X50 is better for performance, producing 178 hp and 290 Nm against the Chery's 145 hp and 210 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is RM1,000 cheaper than the Proton X50.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Chery Tiggo Cross has the larger boot at 380 litres, compared with 330 litres in the Proton X50.
